1992 Citroen BX Reviews - Page 2 of 3

1992 Citroen BX 17 1.7 tzd from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Faults:

The suspension developed a leak at 140000 miles. But I never bothered. Bought a 4 litres of hydraulic fluid and kept on topping up. Drove the car another 5000 miles like this. Worked fine.

General Comments:

Very comfortable car. All the buttons were still working when I scrapped it. Needs a little bit of care in the use of hydro pneumatic suspension. I raised the car to its maximum height and drove off road, that's when it developed the leak.

The best part is the engine. Gave me 8.8 miles per pound when a litre was 93p.

The car is lush from the inside and adjustable shocks make it highly comfortable. It's very spacious too.

I could never go above 95mph, as the car started to vibrate above that speed. Don't know why.

Faults:

General Comments:

Bought the car to use as a tow-car for a caravan however I'm so impressed by the comfort, diesel economy and performance that it has become my everyday car, my previous everyday car was/is a Citroen 2CV and although the BX does not have the old fashioned charm of the 2CV it is relaxingly pleasant to drive. Compared to the 2CV it is not only big enough not to be intimidated in on the road, but also big enough to bully BMW's and the like.

27th Jul 2005, 11:18

I agree with the review. I thought, when first introduced to BXs, particularly the diesel model, that they were slow, ungainly and uncomfortable. Having owned three, second hand ones, I have found them economical, speedy, easy to maintain and very comfortable.

I moved up to the Xantia, very comfortable, but the engine and gearbox are on the way out, hence my return to looking for a BX turbo diesel.

1992 Citroen BX Progress 1.6 from Netherlands

Summary:

A lot of car for the price

Faults:

Once it didn't elevate, this minor problem was caused by a little air bubble in the hydro pneumatic system.

Apart from that, nothing yet.

General Comments:

This is my second BX, the previous one being a normal 14 which had about 150000 km's in it's life. Apart from a bad gearbox (2nd was a problem, but it didn't get worse in the 3 years I owned this car), no problems.

The Progress is more luxurious and has a more powerful engine. Beautiful car, very very comfortable, and so far very cheap in service costs. Or am I just lucky? Time will tell.